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J88 FTO

2003 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,621 mi
Last recorded122,621 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Fto96,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 122,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Front under bonne components obscuring testable items

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 4,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling neck pipe ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 4,473 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable or linkage seized (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling neck pipe ()

Pass 23 Dec 2023
Fail 5 Sep 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Fail 29 Jun 2022

Nearside Front Steering system fouling inner wheel arch. (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside outer sills covered by trims.

under body components corroding.

Fail 16 Jun 2021 19,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills covered by trim.

under body components corroding.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 19,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met, request brake check.

Fail 17 Jun 2020 19,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met, request brake check.

Pass 29 May 2019 119,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 119,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 119,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 118,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,113 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 117,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,055 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 109,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 109,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 109,511 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 107,622 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?

Based on 55,254 MOT tests across 5,410 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
4,598
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,056
Steering rack gaiter split 4,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,664
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,359
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,346
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J88 FTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Fto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,056 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J88 FTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J88 FTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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